Diabetic-Friendly Creamy Cucumber Shrimp Salad
Light, refreshing, high-protein, and very low carb — perfect for blood sugar control.
✅ Why This Is Diabetes-Friendly
- Low in carbs
- High in protein
- Healthy fats (no added sugar)
- No starchy fillers
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 1 lb (450g) cooked shrimp, peeled & deveined
- 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
- ½ small red onion, very thinly sliced
- ½ cup celery, finely chopped (optional for crunch)
Creamy Dressing:
- ½ cup full-fat Greek yogurt (unsweetened)
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise (olive oil–based preferred)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh dill (or 1 tsp dried)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & black pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
- If shrimp are large, chop into bite-size pieces.
- Slice cucumbers and onions thinly.
- In a bowl, mix all dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Gently fold shrimp and vegetables into dressing.
- Chill at least 30 minutes before serving (improves flavor).
🔢 Approximate Nutrition (Per Serving)
- ~220 calories
- 5–6g net carbs
- 23g protein
- 13g fat
- No added sugar
🥗 Serving Ideas (Low Carb)
- Serve over mixed greens
- Stuff into lettuce cups
- Eat as-is for lowest carb option
- Pair with avocado slices for extra healthy fats
🩺 Blood Sugar Tips
- Keep portion to about 1–1½ cups
- Avoid pairing with bread or crackers
- Adding avocado helps slow glucose response
